Hank vs Bruce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hank

Boy #425 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Germanic

American English

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Boy #540 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the brushwood thicket"

Origin: Norman French

Scottish English Australian American

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Hank Rank #425

Bruce Rank #540

Hank is more popular, ranked #425 vs #540 for Bruce.

Is Hank or Bruce more popular?

Hank is more popular, ranked #425 compared to Bruce at #540 in the United States.

What do Hank and Bruce mean?

Hank means "ruler of the home" (Germanic origin). Bruce means "from the brushwood thicket" (Norman French origin).

Are Hank and Bruce boy or girl names?

Hank is primarily a boy name. Bruce is primarily a boy name.